Equipment and Software to Enhance a Physical Therapy Clinic By: Jeff Htam

Goal: To offer ways to improve the work environment and let the office run smoothly. As well as providing patients and therapists the tools necessary to make a full recovery from an injury.

WebPT Software  WebPT is a computer software designed for rehab therapists. This is an electronic medical record (EMR) that allows therapists, directors and front-office staff to access medical records anywhere and anytime.  Features include: automated appointment reminders, patient scheduling, holds medical records, records patient notes, reduces cancellations.  This user friendly software helps therapists and front office employees to manage paperwork, track patient improvement and emulates the flow of a physical therapy practice.

WebPT Software Price: $49 per month Found: Calender

Upper Body Arm Bike  An upper body rehabilitation exerciser that is easy to use. It has bi-directional resistance to build strength of reciprocal muscle groups.  Features include: Adjustable cranks and seat for custom fit, removable seat for wheelchair access and USB enabled recorder  This is a value tool for physical therapists to strength the upper body muscles of patients recovering from injury  SCIFIT PRO1000 UBE WITH SWIVEL SEAT

SCIFIT PRO1000 UBE WITH SWIVEL SEAT Price: $5,237 Found: with-swivel-seat/

Electric Stimulation  Electrotherapy is the application of electrical stimulation transmitted through the body via electrodes for therapeutic purposes which causes different physiological reactions  Features: two independent channels for multiple patients, use for underwater therapy, operator remote and timed care  This is a valuable tool for therapists to allow for electric treatment to patients that enhances muscle recovery.  Intelect Legend XT 4 Channel Combination Treatment Unit

Intelect Legend XT 4 Channel Combination Treatment Unit Price: $2,550 Found: channel-combination-treatment- unit/?gclid=COKxnpaV7MoCFckehgodAJ8O6Q

Treadmill  Allows for patient rehabilitation of muscles by providing a stationary walk are. This treadmill is essential for any rehabilitation as it increases activity in patients.  Features: Includes handrails for patients to utilize, has a emergency stop strap, offers resistance with uphill walking and running  This allows therapists to strengthen the lower body extremities of patients while giving them the confidence to use the injured lower body parts.  LANDICE L7 REHAB TREADMILL

LANDICE L7 REHAB TREADMILL Price: $4,395 Found: treadmill-/123-l7rtm/ treadmill-/123-l7rtm/

Therapeutic Bands  These latex free bands offer 8 different color coded resistance levels for therapists and patients.  It helps guide the patient in exercises and therapist in stretching patients.  This helps to strengthen certain muscle groups of the body. As well as improve the range of motion of injured body parts.  Thera-Band Professional Resistance Bands 6 Yards

Thera-Band Professional Resistance Bands 6 Yards Price : $ $33.00 (8 different levels of band resistance that increase in price) Found : resistance-bands-6-yards?gclid=CMbl4Oq37MoCFYEehgodsFgNfA

Cost WebPT - $49 Upper Body Arm Bike - $5,237 Electric Stimulation Unit - $2,550 Treadmill – $4,395 Thera-bands (All 8) - $ Total $12,364.10

Conclusion Many tools are necessary for a physical therapy clinic to work and function properly. There are a lot of high-tec and expensive equipment and software that are needed in a physical therapy clinic. In all rehab facilities, these tools are needed to improve the health of patients and assist physical therapists accomplish their jobs.